Mauritius is known for several things and going on a honeymoon trip to Mauritius for a newly married couple is definitely something on the wish list of newly wed couples. Known for its volcanic mountains, lush green forests, stunning beaches, corals, and fragrant sugarcane fields, the beautiful locales of Mauritius let you get lost in its grandeur and lets the husband-and-wife couple spend precious time with each other, which will help them to know each other.
Mauritius is great as island destination, to spend atleast a weeks’ time exploring the beautiful surroundings. It is upto the couple to choose whether they want to stay and enjoy the luxury resort/hotel experience. Ideally the newlywed couple should reach Mauritius with a pre booked honeymoon package of atleast 10 to 14 days to avoid facing mad rush for accommodation at the last moment during peak season. Whether they want to spend their time watching corals and marine life or simply do sunbathing or snorkelling and swimming in Mauritius, is upto them. Mauritius provides plenty of entertainment options also.
Mauritius’ known for its tropical climate offers spectacular weather. Open to visit throughout the year, but the best time to visit is from June to December. For those who enjoy the rains they can choose the time from December to April. Known for its balmy temperatures throughout the year, Mauritius offers so much for honeymooners to explore beyond simply the beautiful beaches.
As an absolute honeymoon haven for newly-wed couples looking for a romantic getaway; Mauritius offers numerous places worth visiting. One of the island’s must visit places for honeymoon couple is the Colored Earth of Chamarel, a small geological attraction that features spectacular colored ridges of sand that have gain the colors over millions of years to create a symphony of rainbow hues. Another top spot for visiting is the Le Morne Brabant, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers great view of the island.
If the couple just wants to spend time together, doing nothing spectacular, they can take a stroll through the streets of Port Louis. Port Louis is capital city of Mauritius and is worth the exploration. The city is known for its gorgeous French architecture, marketplace, charming boutiques and restaurants. Take photos and admire the culture and history. Visiting the Port Louis museums, there are quite a few of them; is also worth it. Whats’ more the city being on the sea front has a lot of places worth visiting, including sea side restaurants, marina (to see lines of yatch), beaches, and ofcourse the street food stalls. Not to mentions the stunning sunset and sunrise.
If anyone still interested in more privacy they can visit Ile aux Cerfs or Deer Island, private island on a lagoon. Accessible only via private tour couples can dock yatch along the remote white sand beaches its’ a perfect place to enjoy the sand and surf in near-solitude. The private tour can be made as luxurious, romantic or low-key as the newly wed couple wants. Other places worth visiting in Port Louis are Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Casela World of Adventures, Black River Gorges National Park, and Trou Aux Cerfs.
Some of the best 5-star hotels and resorts in Mauritius that are well known for providing the best services to Honeymoon couples are One & Only Le Saint Géran, The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius, and The JW Marriott Mauritius Resort. Other 5-star hotels and resorts outside Port Luis and considered ideal location for honeymooners are Maritime Crystals Beach Hotel, Anelia Resort & Spa, Laguna Beach Hotel & Spa, Riu Creole Hotel, Shanti Maurice Resort, Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa, Outrigger Beach Resort, and Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa. Some of the resorts, hotels offer special packages exclusively to couples on honeymoon with special incentives based on the tour package chosen by them.
These hotels and resorts are known for their luxurious well-appointed rooms, state-of-the-art facilities, relaxing spa treatments and never-ending soothing views of the ocean. The relaxing wellness spa is enough to reinvigorate and awaken the senses of both the husband and wife. While in Mauritius the newly married couple can indulge in lot of activities together, such as:-
Beach-Hopping – Grand Bay, Pereybere, Belle Mare, and Blue Bay ideal suited for parasailing.
Car Ride – Take a romantic scenic drive from Pamplemousse towards Pieter Both or down south to Chemin Grenier and Le More.
Shopping – Shop at Grand Baie Bazaar, Goodlands, Quatre Bornes and so on.
Food Indulgence – Try street food to fine cuisine be it Creole, African, Indian and Chinese. Dewa & Sons on Rose Hill and Chapeau La Paille in Port Louis are best places.
Chamarel Village – See the seven colored earth in little village of Chamarel in South Mauritius.
Ile Aux Cerfs – Known as the Treasure Island, an island located off the East coast; this picturesque getaway is famed for its spectacular white sandy beaches, palm trees and turquoise blue waters.
Mauritian Spas – Pamper yourself with spa treatment in Mauritius. The resort spas especially the one at Four Season Resort Mauritius at Anahita where you will Indian, African, Chinese and European therapeutic spas.
Skydive – what best way to see the beautiful locales of Mauritius that to see it from above, skydive in pair to experience the thrill.
Scuba Diving – enjoy the marine life around the waters of Mauritius. Mauritius has been declared as the best diving spot in the Indian Ocean, making it an must do activity for honeymooners. Honeymoon couples can go on a scuba diving trip in the waters around Mauritius watch magnificent species of coral reefs and marine life.
Catamaran Cruise – one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery of Mauritius. Honeymoon couples can soak up sun and enjoy the cool ocean wind together on a for a Titanic-like experience.
Honeymoon couples can enjoy a lot of other activities together like horse riding, Blue Safari Subscooter, sega dancing and more. There are numerous places in and around Mauritius that honeymoon couples can savor visiting are Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, Grand Bassin, Chamarel Waterfall, Ile D’Ambre, Riambel Beach,Champ De Mars, Black River Gorges National Park, Maison Eureka, La Vanille Crocodile Park, Tamarin Bay,Blue Bay Marine Park, Casela Park, Albion Caves, Underwater Waterfall, Vallée Des Couleurs, Aigrettes and Tea Plantations. Overall Mauritius is an ideal destination for honeymoon couples can enjoy lot of activities together, spend a lot of time together, and most importantly get to ow each other well. Well-connected by air and sea with many major cities worldwide, Mauritius is perfect for weekend visit.
